“Building on the momentum
created by the Prime Minister’s visit to Jakarta in April,
we will discuss developments in agriculture cooperation, the
environment, labour, and geothermal energy,” Mr McCully
says.

“As Indonesia is a key player in ASEAN, this will
also be a valuable opportunity to discuss developments in
the region.”

“New Zealand and Malaysia are close
friends and I look forward to an update on regional
developments from the Minister. Our discussions will include
the timetable for New Zealand’s withdrawal from
Afghanistan, where our troops serve side by side.”

Mr
McCully will also represent New Zealand at a ceremony
commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Bali bombing on 12
October. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, former
Prime Minister John Howard and Leader of the Opposition Tony
Abbot will also be attending.

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